BORN in the U.S.S.R!

so today i scored this RAD globe from ye ol' thrift. it's from 1965 and not only looks great but has a handful of countries that no longer exist.


lovely lucite


it came with a pristine manual as well...


and this baby lights up!


the topography of the land and ocean appear when you turn on light. so cool!

did i mention it was $10?!

christmas @ the casita

even though it was 76* today, i'm trying to feel the christmas spirit. it's hard when you're wearing a tank top. i'm counting down the days until i go home, back to the land of tulle fog. i want to wear a coat, sit in front of a fire, go down christmas tree lane and check out the Dr. Suess exhibit @ the Metropolitan Museum which is sadly closing after 30 years in a couple of weeks.

here's my little slice of the holidays.....

disco balls are a must. my grandma had them and i do too.


wood snowflake




his and hers






recycled thanksgiving table decor (berries and pomegranates) on the mantel

super tasty

A Pair of Fruitwood Carved Horse Bookends

England
Circa 1900
A Pair of Late 19th/Early 20th Century Fruitwood Carved Horse Bookends with cork bottoms.

Price
$650

Condition
Excellent condition and finish.

Measurements
height: 8 in.
depth: 6 in.
width/length: 2.75 in.

ala Rumi Antiques in Canada

a centerpiece i can sink my teeth into

literally.

this baby and the "how to" can be found @ Design*Sponge. lovely.